This place has great food, the prices are very reasonable, the staff and the owner are kind and friendly and the ambiance is non-pretentious, comfortable and yet very cool. We will definitely go back. read more

Great new adventure in Brewerytown making the neighborhood even more attractive. The food was in one word amazing - everything was spot on from the service, to the stuffed avocado, to the grilled prawns, and finally the braised duck. A must visit for all in Brewerytown. Chef Mark was great and extremely hospitable. Kudos Novak's! read more

Great French and African cuisine in the heart of Brewerytown. A real find on Girard Av. dishes are French original with added twist. Service is superb and the decor adds to the charm read more

The food was alright but my god can the portion be smaller. You definitely need an appetizer to fill up. Would be a good idea to get prix fixe. The two shrimps had different texture for some reason. Also don't door on those bar stools. They're designed specifically to be uncomfortable. read more

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The food, atmosphere, and service were excellent! They were very accommodating for an end of the night large group of 8. The owner was very hospitable and a lot of fun to talk too!!! I am certain that we will be back often!!! read more

This is a little gem in Berwerytown. Delicious food at a reasonable price, with impeccable hospitality from Chef Mark. Prix fixe menu and bonus that it is a BYOB. You can have a very special and fun night here for a very reasonable price! read more

I got the tum soup and dumplings. Tum soup overly salty and the dumplings were tiny. Christmas day I went at the last hour until closing I called first to inform them I'm on my way for pickup and as I neared nine I saw the guy walking from nine and it turned out he was the cook leaving to pickup beer I know because I was waiting outside nine cause the door was locked and he returned to nine restaurant with a six pack from the beer store Girard Ave couple of blocks down from nine. P.s. he and I were the only two there and I asked him did he wash his hands when he returned from getting beer before he started making my food.and I have a hutch he didn't. But he did apologize for having me wait outside. read more

We absolutely loved our meal here, the menu was really well thought out and the flavors were out of this world. We're going to make this our neighborhood spot! So glad you're here! read more

I ordered the Khao Soi from here, I was driving along with my dad and was hungry and decided to check this place because I love Asian cuisine and was in the mood for it. And lemme just say....the food was absolutely DELICIOUS. The flavor was immaculate and I WILL be coming back. You won't be disappointed!!!!! read more

Great food great price great service. Ask for Peanut, he took great care of us. Was recommended this place by a friend and was not disappointed. COVID-safe indoor dining is available. read more

Damn that was good! The food was amazing, and the atmosphere...can't top it! The owner has an incredible, contagious energy that brings people together. read more

Super bland and dry street noodles. Duck taco was cold and tasteless too. Very disappointing. Novak's was good. This place is terrible.

The workers DID NOT have masks on, not even the woman who was doing the transactions for pick up. The food was fucking awful i got the neau daad diew and it was literally soggy little steaks that we're cold. At that point I just wanted a refund... it was literally unsafe for me to be in the restaurant but i had already paid for my food. I direct messages them on IG and no response either before i left this review. I would never eat here again. read more

What a wonderful experience!! I called to make a reservation and the owner himself answered!! He mentioned they had a charity event but told us he would squeeze us in early. He talked to me about his background and explained how much he appreciated the locals. The menu is easy but don't let it fool you. The food was impeccable; Good vibes and you feel as if you are a part of the restaurant. Kasey our waitress was super chill and sharp. Free cork fee and she offered to put our drinks in refrigeration regardless of how busy this restaurant was. All in all, my group of six had a wonderful time and a great meal. Thank you chez Novak for making us feel So welcomed! read more

Alright so first off this may the best spot in the world. Amazing food, even more amazing staff. My boy Peanut holds it down. Tell your friends, tell your kids, and tell your wife. A must come to spot, make it a staple. read more

This place is a gem! The food is delicious and chef Mark makes everyone feel at home.

Great addition to Girard ave/ BreweryTown! Delicious food, great balance of flavors. Grilled Avocado was surprisingly flavorful & hearty. Vegan option of the duck was fabulous! Sweet little bistro BYOB, really nice owner and small staff. I would easily go back here! read more

Food is sooo flavorful! Owner and staff couldn't be more welcoming! You can feel their zest for life through the seasonings and selections! I can't wait to return. Matter of fact, I'm gonna go make another RSVP now! read more

Great neighborhood spot. Reasonably priced and good food! I've been here twice, not disappointed.

This place opened recently and is a nice addition to a changing West Girard Avenue. BYOB. The owner is very friendly and welcoming. It's a small place and the seating can be a little tight. It's a good value (prix fixe before 8pm) and it's obvious the crowd was all in place well before 8. To take advantage of the prix fixe. We had to wait a while to get a table. The owner seems to be the only wait staff, aside from a young guy who picked up plates. Consequently, it took about 10-15 minutes to get a cork screw at the outset for our bottle. Bread never came out in advance, though we got some with our appetizer. My app was not bad, a pate with melted cheese, but a little bland. My friend got snails and they were good. One suggeation would be to change the bread purveyor. The bread was soft and doughy, not a classic French baguette with a crisp thin crust. The entrees were good. I got prawns with a delicious curry sauce with rice. My friend got a duck leg. Overall, I think it's a great addition to this neighborhood, but the owner needs to seriously consider getting more staff. It's just too much for the owner to be greeting, seating, taking orders and bringing out all the courses for all the tables. Im sure he realizes this, but it obviously held up service to everyone. read more

Chez Novak was a lot of fun, great date place. French new wave and jazz, funky decor, and inspired food. Roasted pear appetizer and prawn with coconut curry, grilled avocado with Merguez sausage, can't go wrong. Chef Marc paid a jovial visit to the table and made sure we were happy, we were. Highly recommended read more

Charming BYOB. Jovial Chez and owner prepares excellent French meals. Price fix only $25 for two courses.

Love Novaks, Love BYOs, Love Chef Mark

I love this place! The owner is amazing and so personable and makes sure he touches each table.

Chef made us a nice vegan dinner. Small place with a pre fixe menu. Very reasonable price. The roasted avocado was interesting, roasted pear was tasty. The vegan duck was good. read more

Chef mark, Is a scam. His previous restaurants failed. He microwaves his food. The meal we paid $60 plus for. Is ordered online from D'artagnan. Microwaved and sold has prepared fresh. Shrimp is frozen food bought from the store. This place sucks read more

Loved the decor. Other than that. I really wanted to give this restaurant an amazing review. Unfortunately my meal was not enjoyable. The meal had a pre cooked taste. Chef mark, is a very entertaining guy. But he should spend more time preparing the food. Then entertaining guests read more

The food thats served here just didnt make me want to try this place again l thinking my expectations were too high. l was expecting an orginal meal. We ordered the Prawns Port Royal, and Poitrine de Poulet. The Prawns and Chicken breast had a frozen food taste. Tasted like high end food you order online. And prepare for catering events. read more

My girlfriends and l , love checking out new restaurants. We all travel a lot. And we love creole cuisine. Nothing about this place was original. Food was inauthentic. The duck and chicken breast tasted like pre packaged frozen food. That just came out of the microwave. WHY SPEND MONEY HERE. WHEN YOU CAN MICROWAVE YOUR OWN FOOD AT HOME. read more

Chef Marc Novak offers a very unique experience here- and the focus is entirely on good vibes and fantastic food. He's also very accommodating to dietary restrictions. The French-Caribbean blend is wonderful and it's a cozy friendly byob that's affordable for the quality you get. read more

delicious, DELICIOUS authentic Thai food!! great customer service!! A very comfy and sweet environment and experience :)

When we arrived at 5:50, the door was locked. The hostess opened the door and sat us at a window table. The retro chairs were cold and I wasn't impressed with the plastic wine glasses. But my son, who made the reservations,said the reviews for the food were good so I thought I would give the place a chance. Well the owner, chef is friendly and the food was truly amazing It is not something I could or would prepare at my home which is always a plus. We had a variety of the items on the menu and all were delicious. I'm not a very adventurous diner but was impressed with how well the chef combined different ingredients in unusual ways I would definitely recommend read more

If you require 'fancy', don't go.. If you need linen, fine china and glassware, don't go. But if you want 'great food', incredible prices, and great hospitality, then don't miss it. We will be back! read more

I will start off with the great food!..a wonderful mix of French and Caribbean (that was my take anyway)...amazing sauces throughout the meal. Very fresh and delicious! The staff was so warm..and once I realized the background of the chef (because he appeared, and hung out to talk food/people and neighborhoods) His experience is first rate and real...Please go! Support this most lovely addition to the wonderful resurrection of Girard Ave...Gina The Pet Nanny read more

My compliments to the chef! The decor is cool, and the food is on point. What more needs to be said?

Dinner at Novak's the other night was a wonderful surprise. The food and the presentation are both fantastic. Delicious and beautiful. The setting is calm and quirky, but unfussy and pleasant. It's BYOB, and sort of Caribbean/French, with great flavors and high quality, especially for the price. Definitely worth visiting again, very soon. The owner/chef came by the table, and extended his hospitality. You don't get that very often. Great addition to the neighborhood. Small place, so call ahead for reservations. Just one small exception was the coffee, which was disappointing, but that's an easy fix. read more

Great ambiance. Great service especially when you consider that it's a 2 man show! You know how hard it is to do front of house and back of house at the same time? And do it right! This place deserves every 5 star review. Oh, yeah...btw, the food is great. read more

You know how in some restaurants you just always have fun? That is that place. The food was tasty--French with Caribbean and North African influences-- the service was superb, the price was reasonable ( three courses for two people for $60) and the other guests ranged from about 23 to about 65, in groups and couples, several races, and at least one trans person who seemed to be having a good time. This is a real French restaurant, so bring a bottle of wine and expect to spend a couple incredibly enjoyable hours. Vive Chez Novaks! read more

Magical evening! Superb food, fresh ingredients, vibrant herbal infusions, inventive menu, and a welcoming atmosphere that is unmatched in this city. This was our first visit (it won't be our last!) and I cannot recommend highly enough. All this with an astoundingly reasonable prix fixe menu and BYO policy. I would personally recommend the grilled avocado appetizer and the [jumbo] prawn entree. Others at the table raved about the imported escargot, the vegetarian terrine, the pate de la maison. Gorgeous desserts are made on the premises and somehow taste even better than they look. My favorite was the creme brûlée, but our party of four sampled each one and cleaned the plates. Service was impeccable - don't know how they managed with such a busy Saturday night crowd - but everyone was clearly enjoying themselves. What a warm and happy vibe. Water bottle on the table was constantly refilled and the wonderful server and Chef Mark himself made sure that each course was meeting our expectations. You have to experience to understand how very fun, fabulous and remarkable this gem of a restaurant really is! read more

Came here on a Wednesday during a snow storm and the place couldn't be cozier! Small restaurant with about 6-8 tables, BYOB. The pre-fix dinner was delicious, even though slightly limited, the options were plentiful. The chef and owner was on-site and we were welcomed with open arms. He took the time to introduce himself to us, provided some background on himself and the restaurant and the influences-always important. It was a delightful experience along with homemade desserts. Then ambiance is very nice and not loud-perfect for intimate dates and dining. Absolutely recommend this place....a total hidden gem! read more